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Andrea Reece

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Something for everyone: shortlist for CLiPPA 2026 announced

April 15, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

  The shortlist for the CLiPPA, CLPE Poetry Award, has been announced. Schools across the country tuned in live to hear Children’s Laureate Wales, Nicola Davies, reveal the five shortlisted collections and to enjoy live performances from the poets.   The shortlist is: The Poetry World of John Agard by John Agard, illustrated by Shirley […]

Shortlist for the 2026 English 4-11 Picture Book Awards announced

April 15, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

The English Association has revealed the shortlist for the 2026 English 4-11 Picture Book Awards. Established in 1995, the awards are presented by the English Association to the best children’s picture books of the year. Awards are given to Fiction and Non-Fiction in age ranges 4-7 years and 7-11 years. The winning books are chosen […]

Jon Klassen receives the 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

April 14, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

Canadian illustrator and picture book artist Jon Klassen is the recipient of the 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. The Swedish jury, chaired by Boel Westin emeritus professor of literature, said, ‘Through his subtle and evocative storytelling in words and pictures, Jon Klassen opens new perspectives on our place in the universe. What happens when a […]

Michael Rosen awarded the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writing

April 13, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

Michael Rosen has been awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writing. Presented every other year by IBBY, the International Board on Books for Young People, the Hans Christian Andersen Award is the highest international distinction given to authors and illustrators of children’s books and recognizes lifelong achievement and a lasting contribution to children’s literature. […]

2027 submissions: IBBY UK Outstanding Books For Young People With Disabilities

April 13, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

IBBY UK has revealed the books submitted for consideration for the 2027 Outstanding Books For Young People With Disabilities. A record number of submissions were received this year, and IBBY UK commented on the thoughtful progress publishers have made in this area, while encouraging more publishing in different formats. Eleven books (listed below) have been […]

Celebrating 100th Winnie-the-Pooh anniversary Ashdown Forest Foundation competition opens

April 7, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

The Ashdown Forest Foundation annual poetry competition is launced with entrants asked to write on the theme of ‘Friendship,’ inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh and in celebration of the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s iconic character. Ashdown Forest was the setting for many of Milne’s classic Pooh stories and is home to the ‘Hundred Acre Wood’ and […]

UKLA Shortlists 2026

March 24, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

The shortlists have been announced for the 2026 UKLA Book Awards. The 85 teachers who comprise the judging panel looked for high-quality children’s books that reflect all identities, promote diversity and that they can wholeheartedly recommend to other teachers who want to inspire a passion for reading for pleasure in their school. The shortlisted books […]

Jonathan Stroud announced as inaugural patron of the Federation of Children’s Book Groups

March 17, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

The Federation of Children’s Book Groups has announced Jonathan Stroud as the organisation’s inaugural patron. As patron, Jonathan will champion the FCBG and raise awareness of its work bringing children and books together. Stroud will begin his patronage via two high-profile appearances: he’ll be presenting a keynote speech at the FCBG’s annual conference in Reading […]

Carnegies 2026 Shortlists Announced

March 10, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

The shortlists for the 2026 Carnegie Medals have been announced at a special event at the London Book Fair today, 11 March. The Carnegies celebrate outstanding reading experiences in books for children and young people. They are unique in being judged by librarians, with the Shadowers’ Choice Medals voted for by thousands of reading groups […]

The London Book Fair launches new Disability Inclusion and Accessibility hub

March 4, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

Alex Strick and Beth Cox have been invited to host a new Disability Inclusion and Accessibility hub at The London Book Fair this year (10 – 12 March, Olympia London). The hub (stand 2D110) will act as a base for a range of organisations and charities, all committed to ensuring children see themselves in and […]

Children’s Book Award announces the Top Ten for 2026

March 2, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

The Federation of Children’s Book Groups (FCBG) has unveiled the shortlist for the 2026 Children’s Book Award. Now in its 46th year, this award remains the only national children’s book prize voted for entirely by young readers. With 2026 marking the National Year of Reading, FCBG is proud to host this unique and powerful celebration of the […]

School Library Association and Barrington Stoke launch new Reader of the Year Award

March 2, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

Ahead of World Book Day, and to celebrate the National Year of Reading, the School Library Association (SLA) is launching a brand-new award in collaboration with dyslexia/reluctant readers specialist Barrington Stoke. The Barrington Stoke Reader of the Year Award will celebrate young readers, recognising pupils in Year 7 and 8 who ‘have overcome challenge to […]

1001 Stories: The Story Museum launches new online collection

February 28, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Story Museum has launched 1001 Stories, a brand new, free to access story resource for everyone. Launching during the National Year of Reading, 1001 Stories serves as the digital treasure chest of The Story Museum, an ever-growing online collection celebrating the power of stories in all their […]

2026 ALCS Annual Awards winners announced

February 26, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

The winners of this year’s ALCS Annual Awards, hosted by the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS), have been announced. The ALCS Annual Awards celebrate significant contributions to literacy, creativity and educational writing. Of the three honours presented, two are in the children’s book world: the ALCS Educational Writers’ Award in association with the Society […]

IBC Awards 2026 Winners Announced

February 26, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

The winners of the Inclusive Books for Children Awards 2026 have been announced. The Awards celebrate the best UK-published inclusive children’s books for ages 1 to 9, and the winning titles reflect the breadth of children’s lives and experiences. For the second time since the awards were launched in 2023, there is an all-female roster […]

Longlist revealed for the 2026 Klaus Flugge Prize

February 19, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

The longlist for the 2026 Klaus Flugge Prize has been announced. Set up in 2016, the Klaus Flugge Prize honours publisher Klaus Flugge, a hugely influential figure in picture books and founder of publishing house Andersen Press. The £5,000 prize is awarded annually to the most promising and exciting newcomer to children’s book illustration and […]

Eight authors in the running for the 2026 Ruth Rendell Award

February 13, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

The Authors’ Licensing & Collecting Society (ALCS) and the National Literacy Trust have announced the shortlist for the 2026 Ruth Rendell Award, which recognises the writer or author who has had the most significant influence on literacy in the UK over the past year. The award was launched in 2016 by ALCS and the National […]

CLiPPA 26 opens with Nicola Davies, Children’s Laureate Wales, chairing the judges

February 12, 2026 in news /by Andrea Reece

The CLiPPA (CLPE Poetry Award) opens today. Now in its 23rd year, the CLiPPA is the UK’s foremost award for published poetry for children. Recent winners include Joseph Coelho, Valerie Bloom, Michael Rosen, Colette Hiller and Matt Goodfellow. Each year, the shortlist is explored and celebrated by tens of thousands of primary school children who […]

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